YATAI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING BEVERAGES FROM OPEN CUPS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST USE COVERED CONTAINERS OR CONSUME IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD PREP AREA.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED FISH WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL, BEING STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP OF A TOASTER OVEN THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON. FISH AT 112.8F AND 113.5F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. NOT ON PREP SURFACES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS HANGING ON THE FAUCET AND SNEEZE GUARDS OF THE SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING AND LEADING TO THE REAR HALLWAY WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.EXTREMELY DIRTY, BLACKENED UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED BROWN SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN THE WALL FROM A CEILING TILE AT THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND RESOLVE LEAKING ISSUE. DIRTY, BLACKENED WALL AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT ON BOTH CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.